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Uragh, Co. Cavan
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E. Mc Caffrey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0969, Page 111

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  1. Wakes and Funeral Customs (continued)

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    parish and are divided in a certain proportion amongst the priests of the parish the parish priest receiving the larger share.
    Keening at Funerals
    I have been told by these old people that never in their recollection was keening heard at funerals in this district.
    Banshees
    Banshees are believed in and many people assert they have seen them. The Banshee is supposed to follow the McGovern and McBrien families.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. death (~1,076)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr John Cassidy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Cullatagh, Co. Fermanagh
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    Over 90
    Address
    Teesnaghtan, Co. Fermanagh